AI-Powered Support for Enhancing Independent Research Studies in Doctoral Education
Alternative Title
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Support for Enhancing Independent Research Studies in Doctoral Education
Contributor
University of Central Florida. Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Central Florida. Division of Digital Learning; Teaching and Learning with AI Conference (2025 : Orlando, Fla.)
Location
Universal Center
Start Date
29-5-2025 4:00 PM
End Date
29-5-2025 5:00 PM
Publisher
University of Central Florida Libraries
Keywords:
AI tools; Doctoral education; Independent research; Dissertation support; Course design
Subjects
Artificial intelligence--Study and teaching (Higher); Artificial intelligence--Educational applications; Graduate students--Research; Educational technology--Study and teaching (Graduate); Research--Methodology--Computer-assisted instruction
Description
This presentation explores the innovative use of AI to support doctoral students in developing independent research studies aligned with their dissertation topics. By leveraging AI tools to design a structured course shell in Canvas, this approach streamlines the process for both students and faculty. The framework allows students to generate pilot study material, providing a foundation for their dissertation research. While findings are still emerging, this session will detail the implementation process, its benefits for doctoral programs, and its potential to reduce faculty workload. Attendees will gain practical insights into replicating this model in their own teaching and research contexts.
Language
eng
Type
Presentation
Rights Statement
All Rights Reserved
Audience
Faculty; Doctoral Students
Recommended Citation
Thomas, Dione and Johnson, Artrice, "AI-Powered Support for Enhancing Independent Research Studies in Doctoral Education" (2025). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Presentations. 112.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teachwithai/2025/thursday/112
AI-Powered Support for Enhancing Independent Research Studies in Doctoral Education
Universal Center
This presentation explores the innovative use of AI to support doctoral students in developing independent research studies aligned with their dissertation topics. By leveraging AI tools to design a structured course shell in Canvas, this approach streamlines the process for both students and faculty. The framework allows students to generate pilot study material, providing a foundation for their dissertation research. While findings are still emerging, this session will detail the implementation process, its benefits for doctoral programs, and its potential to reduce faculty workload. Attendees will gain practical insights into replicating this model in their own teaching and research contexts.